Question 1

Of the following terrorist groups, which orchestrated the 9/11 attacks?

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 attacks were orchestrated by the terrorist group Al-Qaeda. ISIS, Taliban, and Hamas have been responsible for other acts of terrorism, but not the 9/11 attacks specifically.

Question 2

International terrorism rejects ______ and defies _______.

Accepted Answer

International terrorism operates outside of international legal frameworks and institutions, and therefore rejects them.

Question 3

States and international organizations develop long-term policies and specific short-term measures about terrorism that BEST are called

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe the development of policies and measures to prevent, mitigate, and respond to acts of terrorism is counterterrorism. Guerrilla warfare is a type of irregular warfare tactics used by non-state actors, while Fight Terror campaign and Geostrategy are too broad and general to fully capture the specific policies and measures used in counterterrorism efforts.

Question 4

Which country did the United States invade after the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

Accepted Answer

The United States invaded Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in pursuit of the Taliban, who had harbored the Al-Qaeda terrorist group responsible for the attacks.

Question 5

According to international law, individuals suspected of terrorist acts are subject to _____, or removal from one country to another to face charges.

Accepted Answer

Extradition is the legal process by which one country formally requests the transfer of a suspected or convicted criminal from another country to face charges or serve a sentence.

Question 6

The 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist incident could BEST be referred to as

Accepted Answer

The Munich Olympics terrorist incident involved a group of Palestinian militants who were part of an international terrorist organization called Black September. The attack was not carried out by a state or a government, making A an incorrect option. The attack was also not carried out by a domestic group within Germany, ruling out C. Lastly, the group did not engage in guerilla warfare tactics during the attack, making D an incorrect option.

Question 7

What terrorist group attacked the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich?

Accepted Answer

Palestinian militants, specifically members of the Black September organization, were responsible for the attack on the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. They killed 11 Israeli athletes and coaches in an attempt to draw attention to their cause of a Palestinian state.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

The statement that terrorist groups are often relatively easy to infiltrate is not entirely true. While some groups may have weaknesses in their security that allow for infiltration, others have very sophisticated networks and communication systems that make infiltration extremely difficult. Therefore, the statement is not universally true.

Question 9

Terrorists largely rely on ____ to compel others to comply with demands.

Accepted Answer

Coercion and extortion are common tactics used by terrorists to intimidate individuals, governments, or organizations into complying with their demands. Persuasion and force may also be used, but coercion and extortion are more effective in achieving their goals. Ultimatums and reparations may be a part of their demands, but they are not the main tactics used to compel others. Conversion and logic are not commonly used by terrorists as they rely more on fear and intimidation.

Question 10

The logic of terrorism is characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The self-fulfilling prophecy is not typically characterized as a logic of terrorism. Terrorism is often justified by its perpetrators on the grounds of collective responsibility, retaliation, and as a method of last resort, but not on the basis of creating self-fulfilling prophecies.

Question 11

A caliphate is led by a ________ ruler.

Accepted Answer

A caliphate is a political and religious system traditionally governed by a Muslim ruler, known as a caliph. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it specifies that the ruler must be Muslim.

Question 12

Which group sought to create an Islamic state in Iraq and Syria?

Accepted Answer

ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) sought to create an Islamic state in Iraq and Syria. Al-Qaeda also had similar goals but operated more as a decentralized network rather than seeking to establish a singular state. The Red Army Faction was a leftist militant group in Germany, and the Palestinian Liberation Organization sought to establish a separate state for Palestinians in the Middle East, rather than an Islamic state specifically.

Question 13

One of the groups below is NOT considered a terrorist group of the earlier waves.

Accepted Answer

Al-Qaeda is associated with the fourth wave of terrorism, which is characterized by religious motivations, unlike the Red Army Faction, PKK, and Shining Path, which are associated with earlier waves such as the anarchist, anti-colonial, and new left waves.

Question 14

Which of the groups below are NOT religion based?

Accepted Answer

Shining Path is a Maoist guerrilla insurgent group in Peru that aims to overthrow the government and establish a communist state. It is not driven by religious beliefs or ideology. Al-Qaeda, Hamas, and Hezbollah are all Islamic extremist groups with religious motivations.

Question 15

Which of the following groups has NOT been defeated or largely subdued?

Accepted Answer

Hamas has not been defeated or largely subdued, while the IRA, RAF, and Red Brigades have all either disbanded or significantly scaled back their activities.

Question 16

______ is a Shiite group operating from Lebanon that targets Israel and its supporters.

Accepted Answer

Hezbollah is a Shiite group that operates from Lebanon and targets Israel and its supporters. Hamas is a Sunni group that operates primarily in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, while Al-Qaeda is a Sunni extremist group that operates globally. RAF (Red Army Faction) is a leftist extremist group that was active in Germany in the 1970s.

Question 17

The United States government is likely overall MOST concerned with cyberattacks from which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

China and Russia are two of the most technologically advanced and politically motivated countries that have been implicated in numerous cyberattacks against the United States. Both countries are considered to be major cyber adversaries of the US, as they possess the capabilities and motivation to launch serious cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure and government networks. South Korea and Japan are US allies and do not pose significant cyber threats to the US, while Great Britain and France are also allies and typically cooperate with the US on cybersecurity matters. Mexico and Brazil have not been identified as significant cyber threats to the US.

Question 18

In 2009, Great Britain's Joint Intelligence Committee warned that phone components built in this country could disrupt Britain's power and food supplies:

Accepted Answer

In 2009, Great Britain's Joint Intelligence Committee warned that phone components built in China could contain hidden microchips that could disrupt the country's power and food supplies. The concern was that these microchips could be activated remotely and used to shut down critical infrastructure, causing widespread disruption and even food shortages.

Question 19

According to realism, in 1914 the Austrian government in Vienna _____ action to punish the Serbs.

Accepted Answer

According to realism, states are self-interested and seek to maximize their power and security. Therefore, the Austrian government in Vienna should have taken swift action to punish the Serbs in order to assert their power and maintain their security.

Question 20

By disrupting the ________ or posing asymmetrical threats, terrorism brings _____, which leads to international tensions.

Accepted Answer

Terrorism disrupts the power balance by posing asymmetrical threats, which leads to instability and international tensions. This is because terrorism often targets institutions of power, creating a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty in the affected country or countries. This disruption can lead to increased tensions between governments as they try to maintain their positions of power and respond to the threats posed by terrorism.

Quiz 8: Terrorism and Evolving Security Challenges